Rooted: Faithful Ministry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

By Dr. Brandon Lee Smith

"The greatest threat AI poses to your church isn't what it can do, it's what it will tempt us to stop doing."

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a "Gutenberg moment" quietly reshaping how we think, how we relate, and how we search for truth. But while we debate the ethics of code and algorithms, a deeper shift is happening: we are being tempted to outsource the very things that make us human.

In Rooted, Dr. Brandon Smith invites pastors and curious Christians alike to move beyond digital anxiety. Drawing on his doctoral research, Smith offers a theological survival guide for an automated age, calling us to rediscover:

The Power of Struggle: Why "easy" isn't always better for the soul.

The Human Premium: Why presence and empathy are irreplaceable in a world of "artificial intimacy."

The Trust Anchor: How to find truth when reality itself can be faked.

Whether you are leading a congregation or simply trying to navigate a machine-shaped world, Rooted is a call to stop prioritizing efficiency and start shepherding, anchored in the timeless reality of the Imago Dei.

Includes a Complete Discussion Guide for church staffs, elder boards, or small groups looking to process these technological shifts together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHJHH92V
• ISBN13: 9798244005325
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"